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<blockquote data-quote="Jakenbake" data-source="post: 1762680" data-attributes="member: 25145"><p>On to the bouncy bouncy parts. As mentioned above I really enjoy taking the truck off road and while I don't get to do it as often as I would like, the trips we go on are weekend long, were a little hard on the truck (the speed I drove is probably what made it hard on the truck lol), have to drive the truck to and from the events for now. So I began modifying to help it last longer, well let's be realistic, I like modifying things and turning wrenches so... My criteria for the truck is long term durability while increasing the fun factor. We do a combination of sidexside race tracks (lots of jumps), faster trails, some tighter trails, and I'm going to try and make it to the dunes this year or next.</p><p></p><p>The suspension journey has been an interesting one so far. While I enjoy turning wrenches and would be willing to take on the job otherwise, I have not learned to weld yet so I figured the rear suspension install should be done by the shop that sold me the kit. Well, the shop went out of business last year, the shop that built the bypass rack was in Cali and might also be out of business, so I ended up working with a fab shop that is about 10 miles from the house (had no idea they were there until recently) and made a good friend out of it who I plan to work with in the future. I did an absolute ton of research into setting up the rear suspension, locating the lower shock mounts, shock angle, etc. and then we got after it. Planned the work and worked the plan and it went smoothly, truck performs pretty good.</p><p></p><p>Can't wait for the new goodies to come in for the front and start installing them. I think we are about 10 weeks out on the kit showing up, not sure on the shocks yet.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Front Suspension:</strong></p><p>Current</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">King 3.0 OEM replacement series.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Set to roughly 60% uptravel</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Icon delta joint UCA's</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Lower control arm slots locked out with KHC slot delete</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Crown performance +1 brake lines<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">These also have a 90 degree fitting on them so they may work for the new front kit as well</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Otherwise stock</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Alignment with Quick Trick alignment kit<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Not as easy to use as it could be, but not bad for what it costs</li> </ul></li> </ul><p>Planned</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Blitzkrieg Motorsports mid travel kit<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I will run the 600lbs/in. springs at first as I think I have enough adjustment on the collars to get the ride height where I'll want it, but we will see if I need stiffer springs or not</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">King 8" 3.0 3 tube bypasses (secondary) race series</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Limit straps</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">King 2.0 or 2.5 bump stops (likely but not sure yet)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Frame stiffener plates</li> </ul><p>Previous</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Geiser springs on bottom perch</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Stock springs with mid perch</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Rear Suspension</strong></p><p>Current</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">HM Suspension bypass rack (modified)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">King 16" 3.5's 5 tube race series bypasses<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Roughly 40%-45% uptravel</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">17.5" total travel</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Deaver K96 (+3's)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Camburg 1.5" drop shackle</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Icon bump stops<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">2.0's</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Collar removed for 1" additional up travel</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Crown performance extended brake lines</li> </ul><p>Planned</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Tie the bypass rack into the bed stabilizer with tubing couplers so they are independently removable<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Should help stiffen up the whole setup too</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Limit straps</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Anti wrap bar/torque arm</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Still working on the geometry of it, components, and the degrees of freedom at the axle housing</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Weld in bump stops<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">King 2.5's</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">With frame stiffener plates</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Possibly switching to the +4.5 Deaver's that RPG uses<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If I decide I need more up travel and I stay leaf sprung....................</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Maybe a 3 link + panhard or 4 link short course set up (not a back half)<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">What is wrong with me?? LOL Enjoy your truck with Deaver's and bypasses or link and drive it again in 2 years</li> </ul></li> </ul><p>[ATTACH=full]348468[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]348473[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]348474[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jakenbake, post: 1762680, member: 25145"] On to the bouncy bouncy parts. As mentioned above I really enjoy taking the truck off road and while I don't get to do it as often as I would like, the trips we go on are weekend long, were a little hard on the truck (the speed I drove is probably what made it hard on the truck lol), have to drive the truck to and from the events for now. So I began modifying to help it last longer, well let's be realistic, I like modifying things and turning wrenches so... My criteria for the truck is long term durability while increasing the fun factor. We do a combination of sidexside race tracks (lots of jumps), faster trails, some tighter trails, and I'm going to try and make it to the dunes this year or next. The suspension journey has been an interesting one so far. While I enjoy turning wrenches and would be willing to take on the job otherwise, I have not learned to weld yet so I figured the rear suspension install should be done by the shop that sold me the kit. Well, the shop went out of business last year, the shop that built the bypass rack was in Cali and might also be out of business, so I ended up working with a fab shop that is about 10 miles from the house (had no idea they were there until recently) and made a good friend out of it who I plan to work with in the future. I did an absolute ton of research into setting up the rear suspension, locating the lower shock mounts, shock angle, etc. and then we got after it. Planned the work and worked the plan and it went smoothly, truck performs pretty good. Can't wait for the new goodies to come in for the front and start installing them. I think we are about 10 weeks out on the kit showing up, not sure on the shocks yet. [B]Front Suspension:[/B] Current [LIST] [*]King 3.0 OEM replacement series. [LIST] [*]Set to roughly 60% uptravel [/LIST] [*]Icon delta joint UCA's [*]Lower control arm slots locked out with KHC slot delete [*]Crown performance +1 brake lines [LIST] [*]These also have a 90 degree fitting on them so they may work for the new front kit as well [/LIST] [*]Otherwise stock [*]Alignment with Quick Trick alignment kit [LIST] [*]Not as easy to use as it could be, but not bad for what it costs [/LIST] [/LIST] Planned [LIST] [*]Blitzkrieg Motorsports mid travel kit [LIST] [*]I will run the 600lbs/in. springs at first as I think I have enough adjustment on the collars to get the ride height where I'll want it, but we will see if I need stiffer springs or not [/LIST] [*]King 8" 3.0 3 tube bypasses (secondary) race series [*]Limit straps [*]King 2.0 or 2.5 bump stops (likely but not sure yet) [*]Frame stiffener plates [/LIST] Previous [LIST] [*]Geiser springs on bottom perch [*]Stock springs with mid perch [/LIST] [B]Rear Suspension[/B] Current [LIST] [*]HM Suspension bypass rack (modified) [*]King 16" 3.5's 5 tube race series bypasses [LIST] [*]Roughly 40%-45% uptravel [*]17.5" total travel [/LIST] [*]Deaver K96 (+3's) [*]Camburg 1.5" drop shackle [*]Icon bump stops [LIST] [*]2.0's [*]Collar removed for 1" additional up travel [/LIST] [*]Crown performance extended brake lines [/LIST] Planned [LIST] [*]Tie the bypass rack into the bed stabilizer with tubing couplers so they are independently removable [LIST] [*]Should help stiffen up the whole setup too [*]Limit straps [*]Anti wrap bar/torque arm [*]Still working on the geometry of it, components, and the degrees of freedom at the axle housing [/LIST] [*]Weld in bump stops [LIST] [*]King 2.5's [*]With frame stiffener plates [/LIST] [*]Possibly switching to the +4.5 Deaver's that RPG uses [LIST] [*]If I decide I need more up travel and I stay leaf sprung.................... [/LIST] [*]Maybe a 3 link + panhard or 4 link short course set up (not a back half) [LIST] [*]What is wrong with me?? LOL Enjoy your truck with Deaver's and bypasses or link and drive it again in 2 years [/LIST] [/LIST] [ATTACH type="full" alt="E27268BC-8031-46F2-91C4-42006BC7B86B.jpeg"]348468[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full" alt="AFD502FC-0234-4A70-B3E5-820984AFC3A5.jpeg"]348473[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full" alt="4D981053-38B9-478D-A6CE-92A4384F04CC.jpeg"]348474[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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